Illustrations of political economy, Volume 8 (of 9) by Harriet Martineau
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| Author | Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 |
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| Title | Illustrations of political economy, Volume 8 (of 9) |
| Original Publication | London: Charles Fox, Paternoster-Row, 1834. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Briery Creek -- The three ages. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Illustrations of Political Economy, Volume 8" by Harriet Martineau is a collection of narratives that explores economic concepts through fictional tales, written in the early 19th century. This volume features stories that tackle various aspects of political economy while shedding light on societal issues of the era. With characters such as Dr. Sneyd, a philosopher, and young Temple Temple, the heir to a local estate, the text delves into personal struggles intertwined with broader economic themes. The opening of this volume introduces readers to the village of Briery Creek and centers on Dr. Sneyd, who is eager for news from England amid the isolation brought by delayed mail. As he engages in his scientific studies, he is joined by his grandson, Temmy, in a search for his missing wife, which leads them to reflect on the local community's dynamics. The narrative captures the anticipation of communication about political developments and personal connections while also portraying the everyday life and economic trials faced by the villagers, particularly in the context of a recent accident involving a post-wagon. Overall, this beginning sets a tone of contemplation, blending personal and public spheres as it engages readers with its themes of economy and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Social problems -- Fiction |
| Subject | Didactic fiction, English |
| Subject | Political fiction, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74238 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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